How do you loose weight with diabetes?

I am a type 1 diabetic…I am on Metformin and a insulin pump…my problem is when I eat less I get low sugars, so in turn I eat to bring my sugar up. It is like a vicious cycle… it is up and down and then I feel like crap am ill and still don't loose any weight.

Can anyone help me out? I feel so stupid, I have been a diabetic for 35yrs now, but never had issues til now.

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Sam,
If you don't eat and your bs drops too low, that's a pretty good indication that your basal rate is set too high.

If you'll do a week or two of consistent before and after meal testing (plus some bedtime and overnight tests), your doc should be able to help you adjust your settings so this doesn't happen. You should be able to eat less without dropping your blood sugar--just like a non-diabetic.

This is a tough one, my fiance faces this challenge…but so as often as before. We have done a lot of walking lately really.like everyone else was saying maybe that's whatcha need to implement? Good luck! *Hugs* Love yassss Sheila

Sam, I'm having the same problems! I quit smoking a month ago, and still am dealing with certain issues. I'm on a pump too, but just that, no pills. I love Pop Tarts, and now that I don't smoke, I go for those when I'm bored. And you're right, the numbers go up and down so much it's not funny. I'm still looking for the answer.